Texas softball's region also consists of Central Florida, Michigan and Eastern Illinois. Who poses the biggest threat to the Longhorns?

Playing in the nation’s toughest conference paid off on Selection Sunday for Texas softball, much to the relief of Longhorns players and coaches. The Longhorns, ranked No. 5 in the latest ESPN/USA Today poll,

Cora Hall, Knoxville News Sentinel: Florida State. The SEC is understandably well-represented among the top seeds, but the Seminoles are an underrated title contender. Florida State has also been knocking on the door of the program’s second national championship, finishing runner-up at the WCWS in 2021 and 2023 – this year it’ll get the job done.